The general fund has long been the core of urban forestry funding but is stretched thin to meet the vast range of municipal demands. Urban forest programs often build out additional funding streams and grants are an effective way to fund singular projects, such as public tree inventories and strategic plan development.
Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act federal urban forestry funding is about to get a major boost, which will be echoed at the state and local levels. If you are on the hunt for relevant urban forestry grants try checking out our continuously updated webpage of regional and state grants opportunities. If you know of grant opportunities that are not currently listed, please let us know so we can continue to build a comprehensive resource.
The Arcadis Sustainable Cities Index has released their 2022 rankings of the 100 most sustainable cities around the globe. Spoiler alert - Oslo takes the the top spot. Check out the report for the full ranking and their methodology for distilling the sustainability of an entire city into three metrics for planet, people, and profit.
Live Fast, Die Young - Accelerated Growth, Mortality, and Turnover in Street Trees
A Massachusetts street tree study found their lives to be fast and dangerous. Researchers observed the trees had an almost 4X faster mean diameter growth rate and 2X greater mortality when compared with local rural forest stands.
Decode Municipal Tree Ordinances: Upcoming Webinar
November 9, 2022 | Noon MST
Preserving urban and community forests starts with putting policy-level structure in place, but oftentimes, when policies are implemented, information is spread across various parts of the municipal code, making enforcement confusing or frustrating.
Joined by ALANA TUCKER from the Arbor Day Foundation and MATTHEW HERRERA from the City of Renton, WA, this webinar will focus on sharing best practices and real-life examples of why having clear tree ordinances in place help communities reach their urban greening goals. The discussion will include realistic first steps to understanding existing codes, identifying primary improvements and goals, and where to find assistance.
IL Arborist Association Annual Conference and Trade Show Nov 15-17
Partners in Community Forestry Nov 16-17
TreePlotter CANOPY Changes
We have released updates to the CANOPY map to improve visibility and clarity. The contrast of the colors has increased for all layers, making it easier to see variation in values. New data comes in every year from our data partner, EarthDefine, so keep an eye out for updated canopy data in your application. CANOPY clients can expect these updates in the coming months, with Florida applications receiving new data first. Not sure if your canopy app will be updated? Contact us!
A Dataset of 5 Million City Trees From 63 US Cities
Got an urban tree hypothesis that needs testing? This massive, open access data set is here to help with 5 million trees from 63 of the largest US cities. Data fields include tree location, species, nativity status (whether a tree species is naturally occurring or introduced), health, size, and more.
Philly’s New ‘Reforestation Hub’ Will Sell Fallen City Trees as Lumber, to Fund Planting More
Philly will launch a 'Reforestation Hub' next year that will mill removed urban trees into lumber products, with a portion of the proceeds going towards the city’s efforts to grow more tree canopy. A beautiful triple win: reducing waste, supplying salvaged wood products, and gaining revenue.
Preparing For The Influx of Federal Urban Forestry Funding
How can you turn the billions of dollars of potential created by the Inflation Reduction Act into real progress? Our latest blog, Preparing For The Influx of Federal Urban Forestry Funding, details what urban forestry programs and nonprofits can do to prepare and win their share of the funding windfall that will soon flow from the federal government.
Urban Forestry Guide for Nonprofit and Community Organizations
As a hub for urban forestry innovation, PlanIT Geo is able to provide support and guidance at any step in a program’s evolution. The Nonprofit Urban Forestry Guide lays out all of the solutions that we have used to help public urban forestry programs grow, improve, and adapt. The offerings are organized into four categories:
This webinar brings together different perspectives to compare how unique objectives, methods, and technology are employed around the world to tackle urban forestry’s biggest challenges. In this webinar Ian Hanou and Russell Horsey MICFor will host two highly respected urban forestry professionals, David Sivyer, Program Manager at the US Forest Service, and Cecil Konijnendijk, co-founder of Nature Based Solutions Institute and Global Urban Forester, to discuss urban forest management in their regions and compare with others around the world.
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